Rosiglitazone
Synonyms / Brand Names: Rosigliazone maleate, Rosiglitazone maleate, rosiglitazone, Avandia, Rosiglizole
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
Monotherapy:
The usual starting dose of AVANDIA is 4 mg administered either as a single
dose once daily or in divided doses twice daily. In clinical trials, the 4 mg twice daily regimen
resulted in the greatest reduction in FPG and HbA1c.
Combination Therapy:
When AVANDIA is added to existing therapy, the current dose(s) of
the agent(s) can be continued upon initiation of AVANDIA therapy.
Sulfonylurea:
When used in combination with sulfonylurea, the usual starting dose of
AVANDIA is 4 mg administered as either a single dose once daily or in divided doses twice
daily. If patients report hypoglycemia, the dose of the sulfonylurea should be decreased.
For more information on Dosing please refer to Instructions for administration
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
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Publication Resources
Recent articles, WikiDoc State of the Art Review, Textbook Information
Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines, Cochrane Collaboration, etc.
Media Resources
Slides, Video, Images, MP3, Podcasts, etc.
Patient Resources
Discussion Groups, Handouts, Blogs, News, etc.
International Resources
en Español
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications
Contraindications
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Precautions
Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
FDA label
FDA on Rosiglitazone
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Rosiglitazone
Review Articles on Rosiglitazone
Articles on Rosiglitazone in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
WikiDoc State of the Art Review
Textbook Information on Rosiglitazone
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Rosiglitazone at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Rosiglitazone
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Rosiglitazone
Cochrane Collaboration on Rosiglitazone
Cost Effectiveness of Rosiglitazone
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Rosiglitazone
Images of Rosiglitazone
Podcasts & MP3s on Rosiglitazone
Videos on Rosiglitazone
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Patient Resources
Patient Information from National Library of Medicine
Patient Resources on Rosiglitazone
Discussion Groups on Rosiglitazone
Patient Handouts on Rosiglitazone
Blogs on Rosiglitazone
Rosiglitazone in the News
Rosiglitazone in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Rosiglitazone en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.